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Shortridge High School

3401 N Meridian, Indianapolis, IN 46208Indianapolis Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,089
Students
Total enrolled
77%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 11% vs nat'l
$26,790
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 87% vs nat'l
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
28/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 45% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,089 students in grades 09–12 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
87% above average funding
District spends $26,790 per pupil, 87% more than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 28th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Shortridge High School is a very large high in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades 09–12 with 1,089 students. The district invests $26,790 per student — 87% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 28/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Shortridge High School

1,089
Total Students
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
74
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution503 male · 586 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 765 students
Student Composition
16%
29%
48%
Asian2%
White16%
Hispanic / Latino29%
Black48%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180477002238

Academic Outcomes at Shortridge High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
77
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
77%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
28
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 28th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 1th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 46208

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,790Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,790
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,787
Student Support$5,090
Administration$3,215
Operations$4,018
Other$2,679
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,790 spent per student, an estimated $11,868 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
34%
State government
53.5%
Local (property tax)
34.1%
Federal programs
12.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,790/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (28/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Edison School of the Arts 47IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60Carl Wilde School 79Thomas D Gregg School 15
+19 more
↓
Middle
H L Harshman Middle SchoolHW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet MidlNorthwest Community Middle SchoolMerle Sidener Gifted Academy
↓
High School
Arsenal Technical High SchoolCrispus Attucks High SchoolGeorge Washington High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyMarion County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictIndianapolis Public Schools →
Phone: (317)226-2810
NCES ID: 180477002238
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Indianapolis seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Indianapolis Public Schools
High
Arsenal Technical High School
2,366 students · 09–12
● 32 opp74% FRL
High
Crispus Attucks High School
1,188 students · 09–12
● 27 opp77% FRL
High
George Washington High School
753 students · 09–12
● 32 opp68% FRL
Elem
Edison School of the Arts 47
626 students · KG–08
81% FRL
Elem
IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60
599 students · PK–08
● 31 opp48% FRL
Elem
Carl Wilde School 79
598 students · PK–06
76% FRL
Elem
Thomas D Gregg School 15
549 students · PK–06
● 32 opp85% FRL
Mid
H L Harshman Middle School
549 students · 07–08
● 32 opp84% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3401 N Meridian, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.